Application for a Home Occupation, Business or ... - City of Armadale

Home BusinessThe City’s Scheme defines a ‘Home Business’ as “a business, service or profession carried out in a dwelling or on landor on land around a dwelling by an occupier of the dwelling, which: Does not employ more than 2 people not members of the occupier’s household’ Will not cause injury to or adversely affect the amenity of the neighbourhood; Does not occupy an area greater than 50m 2 ; Does not involve the retail sale, display or hire of goods of any nature; In relation to vehicles and parking, does not result in traffic difficulties as a result of the inadequacy ofparking or an increase in traffic volumes in the neighbourhood, does not involve the presence, use orcalling of a vehicle more than 3.5 tonnes tare weight; and Does not involve the use of an essential service of greater capacity than normally required in thezone”.Health Requirements and Applications for Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and FoodPreparationApplications involving hairdressing, beauty therapy and food preparation require additional approval from the City’sHealth Services. A separate application and fee will need to be submitted to the City’s Health Services Department forconsideration. The City’s Health Department should be consulted in this regard on 9399 0111.ApplicationAn application is necessary if any part of your home or property is being used in association with a business. Forexample, using a study as an office contact point, or conducting work for profit in a shed. It is noted that depending onscale, noise, dust, fumes etc, work that could potentially disturb neighbouring properties may not be permitted, as suchuses are more appropriate to an ‘Industrial’ zoning.Any resident wishing to apply for a home use shall provide: A completed application form (Schedule 6 – Application for Planning Approval to CommenceDevelopment / Use) signed by ALL land owners of the land. A completed Home Use Details form; Fee as per the Schedule of Fees and Charges.These forms are available from the City’s offices or via the City’s website:http://www.armadale.wa.gov.au/Home/Services_and_Facilities/PlanningNB: Additional information may be required.Assessment ProcessWhen an application is lodged, the City’s Planning Services staff will assess the information provided by the applicantand give consideration to what effect the home use may have upon the general locality.The majority of applications for the operation of a Home Occupation do not require public advertising and may be dealtwith under delegated authority by the City’s officers.All applications however for the operation of a Home Business will be the subject of a process of public advertising inaccordance with clause 9.4 of Town Planning Scheme No. 4. Local residents will be given the opportunity to comment,for which a 14 day period is allowed for submissions to be received.The City has a statutory time frame of 60 days in which to make a decision (or 90 days if advertised). Nevertheless, everyendeavour is made to determine applications as quickly as possible.Version 4 Sept 2012 PLN Info No.2 Page 2 of 3